My interest in all things “vision” in the occupational therapy world has been stewing for several years. Working as an occupational therapist in inpatient rehab, I became interested in perceptual skills but did not dive into furthering my education or competency because I was more concerned with continuing education courses designed for stroke recovery, neuro-shoulder […]
We’ve probably all been there—you receive an order to fabricate a splint for a patient and you groan. You haven’t made a splint since OT school and you feel uncomfortable with your abilities to confidently create something, not to mention the amount of time it will take you to complete it! Don’t fear—no need to […]
Looking for a list of the best occupational therapy podcasts? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a HUGE fan of podcasts in general, since they’re so easy to listen to while driving, walking the dog, working out, cleaning, and so on. I also love learning on the go, and listening to quality occupational […]
Occupational therapy is such a rewarding profession. There’s not a day that passes that I question if I made the right decision when I went to grad school, and most occupational therapists I speak with feel the same way. However, there is the undeniable fact that this experience comes with a price: most of us […]
Even though occupational therapy is a relatively new profession compared to other medical fields, the history of occupational therapy has a rich backstory. Knowing the history of any profession can help you see the possible futures for the career as well. As we look over the steps that it took for occupational therapy to get […]
If you’re reading this, you probably fall into one of two categories. You might be interested in pursuing a career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (or COTA) and want to know what the average COTA salary looks like. On the other hand, you may be finishing up your OTA education and are about to […]
This post was originally published on May 2, 2016 and was updated on August 15, 2019. As an OT blogger myself, talking about the best occupational therapy blogs is a topic near and dear to my heart. While I do love a good OT podcast as well, diving into a solid OT blog after work […]
While I love being an occupational therapist, the costs of it can certainly add up over time. Once you account for state licensure, NBCOT fees, continuing education, CPR training, TB tests, flu shots, and uniforms, it’s hard to reserve any funds for much else, especially as a new grad. So when AOTA (American Occupational Therapy […]
I’ve been a huge fan of Mandy Chamberlain’s Seniors Flourish, including her podcast and website, since I first started blogging on My OT Spot over three years ago (wow, time flies!) I personally hadn’t gotten the chance to try out the Seniors Flourish Learning Lab membership until I signed up earlier this year, but I’m […]
This post was originally published on March 14, 2016 and updated on July 18, 2019. Are you finished with OT school and looking for a solid study plan to help you pass the NBCOT on your first try? If so, this post was created just for you! While I was studying, I personally loved reading […]